"Now that we've put the pills aside for the time being, shouldn't we talk about this guy?"
After listening to Xiao Yan's guarantee of a meal, Leng Bingshuang raised her beautiful eyes, looked past the four people in front of her, and looked at the enormous figure behind them.
One-Horned Whale Serpent.
"Now that we've put the pills aside for the time being, shouldn't we talk about this guy?"
After listening to Xiao Yan's assurances, Leng Bingshuang raised her beautiful eyes, looked past the four people in front of her, and gazed at the enormous figure behind them.
One-Horned Whale Serpent.
Upon hearing Leng Bingshuang's words, Xiao Yan and the other three turned their gazes in that direction. Xiao Yan was fine; he was fully aware of everything that had happened to the One-Horned Whale Serpent, and his expression didn't change much. On the other hand, Tian Ying and the other two had been focused on Xiao Yan and Leng Bingshuang, and hadn't noticed the large creature behind them until Leng Bingshuang spoke, at which point they turned to look.
But the moment the three men saw the One-Horned Whale Serpent, their expressions froze for a moment, then turned into one of utter shock.
What shocked them was not the identity of the One-Horned Whale Serpent, but the powerful aura emanating from the energy keratin layer on its body. The aura was so terrifying that even if the three of them joined forces, they probably wouldn't be able to match it!
"This guy... he's actually a Dou Di?!"
It wasn't until several breaths later that the three of Tian Ying gradually came to their senses, looked at each other, and saw a deep shock in each other's eyes.
As the strongest beings in the Xilin Mountain Range besides Leng Bingshuang, they naturally knew something about the One-Horned Whale Serpent that appeared before them. The three of them clearly remembered that when the One-Horned Whale Serpent broke through to the Nine-Star Half-Emperor, it was shortly after Xiao Yan entered the Xilin Mountain Range. But in the blink of an eye, the One-Horned Whale Serpent before them had already reached the Dou Di level. In contrast, the gap between them was truly unbelievable.
"Not only is he Dou Di, but he's also Four-Star Dou Di. I imagine that after he absorbs all this energy, his strength should reach around Six-Star Dou Di."
Just as Tian Ying and the other two were uttering gasps of surprise, Leng Bingshuang spoke again in a detached tone.
The indifferent words sounded like they didn't care at all, but when they reached the ears of Tian Ying and the other two, it was like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, instantly stirring up a huge storm in their hearts.
"A four-star... Dou Di?!"
The three of them wore expressions of disbelief. Upon hearing these words, even their breathing suddenly stopped, and the shock in their hearts was beyond words.
"This... this is just too outrageous! This guy only broke through to the Nine-Star Half-Emperor a short time ago, and he's already..."
"Hehe, my three brothers, don't be surprised. It's not that the One-Horned Whale Serpent is cultivating too fast; it's just that it has received quite a few opportunities."
Just as Yan Shi couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, Xiao Yan smiled faintly and then recounted to the three people in front of him what had happened in the ruins.
After listening to Xiao Yan's explanation, the emotions of Tian Ying and the other two stabilized somewhat. If the One-Horned Whale Serpent had truly cultivated its way up through its own talent, it would be too unbelievable. Xiao Yan's explanation made them feel a little better. However, despite this, their faces still showed surprise. They never expected that the One-Horned Whale Serpent would have such an opportunity, which made them extremely envious.
"Although it inherited the Dou Qi from the owner of that ruin, the energy was simply too powerful, which led to its current state. Fortunately, I sensed a powerful devouring force within its body. From the current perspective, the One-Horned Whale Serpent's breakthrough process doesn't require external intervention, which is for the best. Letting things happen naturally will allow it to maximize its strength. So, let's patiently wait for the day it fully absorbs this energy and awakens."
Xiao Yan smiled as he looked at the One-Horned Whale Serpent enveloped in an energy keratin layer, his words revealing his joy for it.
Upon hearing this, the three of Tian Ying nodded slightly, their gazes slowly shifting from the One-Horned Whale Serpent to Xiao Yan in front of them, their expressions showing some surprise.
Xiao Yan's own strength was only Six-Star Half-Emperor, but those he came into contact with all seemed to be powerhouses at the Dou Di level or above, which earned their heartfelt admiration.
Moreover, what's most bizarre is that Xiao Yan is never short of powerful figures. First there was the puppet, then the One-Horned Whale Serpent. These two were one thing, but what surprised them the most was that, because of Xiao Yan, even Leng Bingshuang, the leader of the Xilin Mountain Range, actually took action for him. This was truly unbelievable!
In the past, not only would Leng Bingshuang not have made a move for a Six-Star Half-Emperor, but Xiao Yan 'Leng Bingshuang human identity alone would have been enough for her to kill him mercilessly. However, the scene that appeared before their eyes now instantly overturned their perception of Leng Bingshuang.
Is it that Leng Bingshuang's mentality has changed, or is it because Xiao Yan is too special? So much so that this king of the Xilin Mountain Range, a powerful expert who has reached the Origin Transformation Realm, does not act as decisively and ruthlessly as usual when facing him.
"My three brothers, the One-Horned Whale Serpent and I are practically friends. It even risked its life for me before. It's currently in a breakthrough phase, which will take a long time, and I also have other things to do. So, I hope you three can take care of it!"
Just as Tian Ying and the other two were lost in thought, Xiao Yan suddenly cupped his hands in greeting to the three in front of him and said in a deep voice.
The sudden voice, like the sound of a gong, instantly shattered the thoughts of the three. They quickly came back to their senses, but before they could nod in agreement, an extremely cold aura emanated from behind them, causing all four to tremble involuntarily.
"This little fellow, you should leave him in my care. With his current strength, once he breaks through and goes berserk, the three of them won't stand a chance against him. It's better to leave him in my care, both to keep an eye on him and to leave a hostage here with me, to see if you dare to disobey the agreement."
Leng Bingshuang gave a cold laugh, her words containing a hint of sneer.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan's expression faltered slightly. He then gave a helpless, bitter smile. Since she had already spoken, there was no point in saying anything more. He might as well let her be. As long as he could ensure that the One-Horned Whale Serpent could safely absorb the energy, Xiao Yan didn't really care about anything else.
Xiao Yan shrugged slightly, indicating that he had no objection.
Seeing this, Leng Bingshuang pursed her red lips slightly, revealing a stunningly beautiful smile. Tian Ying and the other two dared not look any longer and quickly lowered their heads.
Having resolved the issue of the One-Horned Whale Serpent, Xiao Yan finally breathed a sigh of relief. After a moment's thought, he raised his head, looked at Leng Bingshuang again, and respectfully cupped his hands in greeting, saying:
"I will repay your kindness in saving me today in the future. At the moment, I have other matters to attend to, so please excuse me as I must take my leave!"
Upon hearing this, Leng Bingshuang in the void, as well as Tian Ying and the other two, all turned their gazes towards this location.
Leng Bingshuang's brows furrowed slightly, then relaxed again. Her beautiful eyes fixed on Xiao Yan, and after a few breaths, she slowly said:
"You may leave, but you'd better not forget what you just said: if I don't see Bodhi Restoration Pill within two years, I will not only kill you, but I will also not let this One-Horned Whale Serpent go!"
Although he spoke slowly, anyone could hear the domineering tone in his voice.
Xiao Yan nodded heavily, then said no more. He clasped his hands in a fist salute to Tian Ying three people beside him, then turned and flew swiftly towards the direction outside the Xilin Mountain Range. In the blink of an eye, he had disappeared from the sight of Tian Ying three people.
Only after Xiao Yan's figure had disappeared into the distance did Tian Ying and the other two slowly come to their senses. They raised their eyes and cautiously looked at Leng Bingshuang in the void before them. They also cupped their hands and bowed respectfully before turning to leave.
"Etc."
Just then, a cold and indifferent voice suddenly came, and the three of Tian Ying had just turned around, froze in place like wooden stakes, and even the expressions on their faces froze for a moment.
"Gurgle..."
Swallowing hard, the three of them twisted back as if by machine, their eyes vacant as they stared at the Leng Bingshuang in the void above.
"I haven't even told you to leave, and you dare to leave?"
Her light and melodious voice had a touch of magnetism that was captivating, but at this moment, facing the Leng Bingshuang before them, the three of them could not muster any other thoughts. Tian Ying Leng Bingshuang could be polite to Xiao Yan, but that didn't necessarily mean she would be polite to them. She could tolerate Xiao Yan to some extent, but she would show no mercy to them.
The actions of the three of them just now have probably angered the person in front of them!
Upon realizing this, cold sweat immediately broke out from the pores of their bodies, and their bodies trembled slightly.
Three large, muscular men, whose imposing physiques would inspire awe in most, were now displaying such expressions in the face of a woman who appeared utterly helpless—a truly unbelievable sight.
Of course, if anyone knew the true strength of this woman, probably no one would have such thoughts anymore!
This seemingly frail woman possessed a strength that could make the entire Western Region tremble.
Immediately afterwards, with a thud, the three of them, including Tian Ying, knelt down in the void and prostrated themselves before Leng Bingshuang.
"Alright, get up. I don't want to kill you, and I'm too lazy to do so."
In response, Leng Bingshuang merely pursed her lips, shook her head slightly, and then said:
"Take him back and settle him in the Yan Shi's cave; that will help him refine that energy more quickly."
"Well..."
Upon hearing Leng Bingshuang's words, the three of them, including Tian Ying, were stunned and momentarily speechless. Leng Bingshuang had clearly wanted to leave the One-Horned Whale Serpent behind, so how could she have suddenly handed it over to them?
"Hmph, you really want me to use him to threaten Xiao Yan?"
Leng Bingshuang gave a cold snort and said.
Upon hearing this, Tian Ying and the other two frowned, while Leng Bingshuang glared fiercely at the three before her and said in a deep voice:
"With him being only a Half-Emperor, if I truly wanted to kill him, why would I need to use him as a threat... Take him away from here, otherwise, I'll throw him into the ice cave, and he'll surely die."
Upon hearing this, the expressions of the three, Tian Ying, changed immediately. They realized what was happening and, while secretly delighted, quickly set off. Together, they lifted the One-Horned Whale Serpent, which was now enveloped in an energy keratin layer, and then respectfully addressed Leng Bingshuang before swiftly flying towards their territory.
Seeing the three figures depart, Leng Bingshuang withdrew her gaze, glanced again in the direction Xiao Yan had left, her bright, beautiful eyes slowly narrowed, and then her delicate body, which had been floating in the void, began to twist and turn, disappearing from the snowy landscape in the blink of an eye.
Meanwhile, on the other side, Xiao Yan, who was flying at high speed, also unconsciously looked back. After a quick glance, he stopped thinking about it and, as soon as he came to his senses, activated the Heavenly Severing Steps at full speed. He immediately transformed into a gust of wind and flew rapidly towards the outer edge of the Xilin Mountain Range.
Three days later.
At the summit of a certain mountain, Xiao Yan, Xiao Yan Xiao Yan a black robe, sat upright, his hands gradually forming hand seals. With each breath he took, streams of turbid energy from heaven and Xiao Yan rapidly converged upon him, flowing through the pores of his body and into his meridians. After being refined by the Heavenly Flames, and following the path of the Flame Mantra, it finally returned to the Qi Cyclone Space.
Although Leng Bingshuang intervened that day, calming the violent energy within Xiao Yan's body, it was ultimately only a suppression; the energy within was still not pure enough.
After leaving the depths of the Xilin Mountain Range, Xiao Yan found a place to settle down temporarily. After three days of continuous refining, the energy in his body was finally completely refined and flowed into the Qi Cyclone Space according to Xiao Yan's thoughts.
At a certain moment, Xiao Yan slowly opened his eyes, his gaze flashing with a sharp light, yet also revealing a hint of excitement. Then, with a flick of Xiao Yan wrist, a beautifully crafted Xiao Yan box appeared in his hand.
And what is blooming within this is indeed the Soul-Congealing Fruit.